Oak Canyon Ranch

My wife and I were married at Oak Canyon Ranch on November 7^th. We first saw the space on whim while both of our mothers were in town just 2 months prior. We were originally planning for a February wedding, but after chatting with Denise we realized we had everything we needed to get it done in November.
Denise makes putting on a wedding feel so much easier than it should. We had just over 100 guests, but you could definitely have a bigger (or smaller) wedding here without a hassle. By including so much in the package, and having great relationships with vendors and planners, we were able to put on the wedding we wanted despite a much shorter timeline and we never felt like we sacrificed quality for convenience. Part of that is due to the natural beauty and versatility of the space. Hidden off in Triunfo Canyon Rd, the space is quiet, private, and gorgeous. We worked with one of Denise’s recommended day of coordinators, Christine Lalonde (Memoire Events). The two of them and their terrific teams know how to tastefully light and serve the space well. We were able to stage our entire day at the ranch from the bridal party getting ready, to ceremony, and dancing. We were able to shoot photos up the mountain with some beautiful magic hour vistas.
We got to have a wonderful tasting at Denise’s other property the Lobo Castle before hand, and she was great at listening to our ideas and turning them into amazing menu items we could actually eat and our guests loved it. Since the wedding, all our guests have been raving about how beautiful the wedding and location was, how great the food was, and how much fun they had.
No matter what, planning a wedding is stressful. Working with everyone at Oak Canyon gave us peace knowing everything was taken care of, and more importantly, that we were taken care of. Even if we spent the extra months until February planning and finding another location, it could not have been as perfect as things were here at Oak Canyon Ranch. Denise, Christine and their teams put on an unforgettable evening.

My husband and I got married at Oak Canyon Ranch on September 19^th. We had the pleasure of being the inaugural wedding in this beautiful space. The grounds and buildings are incredible on their own, but what truly impressed us on the day of was the great team making everything run smoothly. And deliciously.
Our main contact was Denise, who was also our head chef. We met Denise in June when the original venue we had booked was forced to shut down. Needless to say, we were in a tough spot and the team at Oak Canyon Ranch did everything they could to accommodate us and turn a stressful experience into a smooth upgrade. Because seriously, this venue is GORGEOUS.
We did the whole day at Oak Canyon Ranch: getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. There is plenty of space so each part of the evening flowed nicely while providing a little change in scenery. It’s easy to move around and make everything feel unique.
(Quick note for summer couples: it was a very hot day, but our ceremony was at 5pm and everyone was perfectly comfortable all night. The oaks offer a lot of cover and it was much cooler in the shade.)
The bridal and groom’s suites are stunning. The bridal suite is comprised of three connected rooms with two bathrooms including showers. The groom’s suite is a single room (sorry boys) which is attached to the bridal suite.
Catering was part of our package. Denise listened to what we wanted and helped us design a menu that both matched our taste and far exceeded our imaginations. We opted for buffet style, but Denise’s team served a plated salad as soon as the guests were seated, which I thought was a nice touch. The salad was also delicious. Have I mentioned the food was good? So good.
Everything went so smoothly. You wouldn’t have guessed it was the first wedding there. Denise’s team is a well oiled machine, built to accommodate every detail. We have the best memories of our lives from that night.